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OWNER’S MANUAL

Figure 11 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs

Nails or
Wood
Screws

INSTALLATION

Continued

1.

Frame in rough opening. Use dimen-
sions shown in Figure 9 for the rough
opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 10 for the rough open-
ing. The height is 26 

7

/

8

" which is the

same as the wall opening above.

36

5

/

8

"

25

7

/

8

"

51

3

/

4

"  

26

7

/

8

"

Figure 10 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo-
sure. This makes the front of fireplace flush
with wall. An optional brass trim kit acces-
sory is available (see Accessories, page 26).
Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace
approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the
rough edges of the wall opening. If install-
ing a built-in mantel above the fireplace you
must follow the clearances shown in Figure
12, page 10. Follow the instructions below
to install the fireplace in this manner.

Actual

Framing

Height

26"

26 

7

/

8

"

Front Width

 26 

3

/

4

"

26 

7

/

8

"

Depth

1

/

2

"

10 

1

/

2

"

Bottom

3/4"

3/4"

 WARNING: Do not allow any

combustible materials to overlap
the firebox front facing.

IMPORTANT:

 Noncombustible materials

such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front
facing, but should never cover any neces-
sary openings like louvered slots.

Continued

 CAUTION: If you install the

fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must

be at least 18 inches above floor.

• locate fireplace where moving

vehicle will not hit it.

For convenience and efficiency, install fire-
place

• where there is easy access for operation,

inspection, and service.

• in coldest part of room.

An optional blower kit is available from
your dealer (see Accessories, page 26). If
planning to use blower, locate fireplace near
an electrical outlet.

26

7

/

8

"

26

7

/

8

"

3/4" Off
The Floor
Minimum

10 

1

/

2

"

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in
Wall

 WARNING: If pre-wiring, do

not connect wiring to any electri-
cal source at this time.

Install fireplace electrical outlet
and connect wiring to outlet be-
fore connecting to electrical
source. The fireplace electrical
outlet is included with the
GA3450T blower accessory.

Only use the fireplace electrical
outlet supplied with the GA3450T
blower accessory.

2.

If installing GA3450T blower acces-
sory, do so at this time. See Installing
Blower Accessory GA3450T,
 page 11.

Note:

 If not installing blower acces-

sory, you may wish to run electrical
wiring to your fireplace for future
blower installation (see Accessories,
page 26) Use only approved three-wire
electrical wiring.

Note:

 A qualified installer should

make all electrical connections.

3.

Install gas piping to fireplace location.
This installation includes an approved
flexible gas line (if allowed by local
codes) after the equipment shutoff
valve. The flexible gas line must be the
last item installed on the gas piping.

4.

If you have not assembled firebox, fol-
low instructions on page 4.

5.

Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of fireplace inside
wall opening.

6.

Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas
regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
Gas Supply,
 page 15.

7.

Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas-
ing with pliers (see Figure 11).

8.

Attach fireplace to wall studs using
nails or wood screws through holes in
nailing flange.

9.

Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 16.

10. If using optional brass trim kit, install

the trim after final finishing and/or
painting of wall. See instructions in-
cluded with brass trim accessory for at-
taching brass trim.

IMPORTANT: 

When finishing your fire-

box, combustible materials such as wall
board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall,
plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the
sides and top of the firebox. Combustible
materials should never overlap the firebox
front facing.

Nailing
Flanges

Summary of Contents for VMH26TPB 14

Page 1: ...Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice or maintenance can cause injury or...

Page 2: ...Note During initial op eration slight smoking could occur due to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main...

Page 3: ...wer gas bills Ignitor Button Screen Fireplace Cabinet Logs Control Knob IMPORTANT THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS A FIREPLACE HOOD UNWRAP CARTON AND REMOVE HOOD BEFORE DISCARDING PROTECTIVE PACKAGING 1 2 UNPACK...

Page 4: ...tallation in structions provided with blower 4 Remove log packaging material and discard packaging Gently place log set on burner support see Figure 3 The log should fit flat against top of burner sup...

Page 5: ...e atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable w...

Page 6: ...pliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _____________ Btu Hr maxi...

Page 7: ...stion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openin...

Page 8: ...ects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the fireplace as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas CAUTION This fireplace cre ateswarmaircurrents Thesecur r...

Page 9: ...oor Minimum 10 1 2 Figure 9 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall WARNING If pre wiring do not connect wiring to any electri cal source at this time Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiri...

Page 10: ...on Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installedproperly thesetempera turesmeettherequirementofthe national product standard Fol low all minimum clearances shown in this...

Page 11: ...Valve Cover Shield Shoulder Screw Removing Valve Cover Shield 1 Open bottom louver assembly by swinging the assembly down see Fig ure 17 2 Using short Phillips screwdriver re move the screw under the...

Page 12: ...rear of the valve cover shield and through the rectangular hole in the front of shield see Figure 18 8 Reconnect red wire to switch position 3 Reconnect blue wire to switch posi tion 1 Reconnect gree...

Page 13: ...Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle not provided as shown in figure 19 Wind the extra cable in power cord and and tie it up with the plastic wire strap see Figure 21 Set the cable bundle between...

Page 14: ...ly Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor For attaching base to solid floors concrete or masonry Note Floor anchors and mounting screws areinhardwarepackage Theha...

Page 15: ...replace seeFigure25 The flexible gas supply line con nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible 4 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexibl...

Page 16: ...t all leaks at once WARNING Neveruseanopen flame to check for a leak Apply a noncorrosiveleakdetectionfluid toalljoints Bubblesformingshow a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION Make sure external r...

Page 17: ...e lightpilotwith match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 18 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If...

Page 18: ...s 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 page 17 MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING B...

Page 19: ...Blocked air holes will cre ate soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Wealsorecommendthatyoukeep...

Page 20: ...ged 8 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 2 Reconnect ignitor cable 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Replace piezo ignitor 5 Replace pie...

Page 21: ...ace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner...

Page 22: ...ement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air OBSERVED PROBLEM...

Page 23: ...ll DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready your name your address modelandserialnumbersofyourfireplace h...

Page 24: ...LASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE VMH26TPB ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VMH26TPB 12 23 29 40 32 36 38 13 7 8 33 40 11 10 4 7 30 1 3 2 9 17 19 6 22 31 21 41 26 42 39 39 16 15 18 24 28 5 34 25 27 20 4 35 12 24 12...

Page 25: ...e 1 17 100587 01 Brass Screw 6 x 3 8 4 18 098303 02 Regulator Screw 2 19 104335 01CK Outer Shell Base 1 20 102649 01CK Branch Support 1 21 099415 09 Gas Regulator 1 22 102875 01 Regulator Bracket 1 23...

Page 26: ...ranunfinished birch ready to stain or paint Complete assemblyinstructionsincluded Three sided brass trim kit included EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT...

Page 27: ...___________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 28: ...or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective fireplace will be the responsibility of the own...

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